Ms. Garrett has that rare combination of popular and critical appeal. In addition to being named Favorite Female Vocalist several years in a row by The Denver Post readers, she garnered top spot as favorite singer with the readers of Denver Magazine, 5280 Magazine and the gay community's, OutFront. She has been reviewed glowingly in national press from Gentleman's Quarterly to Genre Magazine.
This redhead changes her feathers easily, from the glamorous, sequined chanteuse fronting her 10 piece big band, "Any Swing Goes," to her hilarious, country spoof, The Patsy DeCline Show, her stage presence, humor and ability to connect with her audience always shines through.
Lannie has headlined at prestigious Boettcher Concert Hall and Red Rocks Amphitheater with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. She's worked with a diverse group of national entertainers from Bill Cosby, B.B. King and Jay Leno. Lannie and her swinging big band even earned a standing ovation opening a show for her idol, the legend, Mr. Ray Charles.
Her natural stage presence and acting ability landed her a principal movie role as the girlfriend of Anthony Perkins in the movie, "The Destroyer." In the summer of 2002 she guest starred in Eve Ensler's, The Vagina Monologues with veteran New York actresses, Rhonda Ross and Glynis Bells at the Denver Center for Performing Arts.
In 1998 she expanded her repertoire with a loving tribute to George Gershwin called, 'S Wonderful." In 2005 she added "Screen Gems," paying tribute to great movie songs. Both shows feature her top-notch quintet, The Errand Boys of Rhythm.
Her other personas include a bell-bottomed belter in the "The Platforms and Polyester Disco Revue," her funky, 8 piece PARTY band, singing classic disco hits, funk and Motown and as a torchy singer ala 1940's, in her jazz and jump show, "A Slick Chick on the Mellow Side."
"Under Paris Skies," is the name of her gypsy jazz influenced show and newest CD. The amazing band, The Gypsy Swing Revue backs her up on songs that pay tribute to Django Reihardt's, Hot Club of France. This show sold out every show of a 3 month run when it premiered for a concert series the summer of 2005.
In 2006, Lannie and partners, internationally reknown artist, Lonnie Hanzon and writer/producer, Jefferson Arca, opened a nightclub bearing her name, a gorgeous, intimate showroom, Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret. The club showcases her many shows and features national acts and the best in Colorado entertainment. A REAL showroom. (www.lannies.com for info-303-293-0075)
Her clients know that she hires the finest musicians and each show is beautifully packaged from the costumes to the pro-sound reinforcement and lighting. She can customize each show to suit the needs of the client and/or audience.
To book Lannie call: 303-331-0744
Cow Cow Boogie
Lannie Garrett Lyrics
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I met a cowboy ridin' the range one day
And as he jogged along I heard him singing
A most peculiar cowboy song
It was a ditty, he learned in the city
Comma ti yi yi yeah
Comma ti yippity yi yeah
Get along, get hip little doggies
Get along, better be on your way
Get along, get hip little doggies
And he trucked them on down the old fairway
Singin' his cow cow boogie in the strangest way
Comma ti yi yi yeah
Comma ti yippity yi yeah
Singin' his cowboy song
He's just too much
He's got a knocked out western accent with a Harlem touch
He was raised on local weed
He's what you call a swing half breed
Singin' his cow cow boogie in the strangest way
Comma ti yi yi yeah
Comma ti yippity yi yeah
Get along little doggie, better be on your way, your way,
Get along little doggie
And he trucked them on down the old fairway
Singin' his cow cow boogie in the strangest way
Comma ti yi yi yeah
Comma ti yippity yi yeah.
Yip yip singing his cowboy song
Yip yip as he was joggling along
Yip yip he sings with a harlem touch
Yip yip that guy is just too much
Singing his cow cow boogie in the strangest way
Comma ti yi yi yi yi yi yeah.
The lyrics to Lannie Garrett's "Cow Cow Boogie" tell the story of a cowboy the singer meets while out on the plains near Santa Fe. As they ride along, she hears him singing a cowboy song, but with a twist - the song has a "Harlem touch" that sets it apart from more traditional cowboy tunes. The chorus urges the "little doggies" to get along and be on their way, while the verses detail the cowboy's unique background and style.
The song is notable for its combination of Western and swing musical styles, as well as its playful lyrics that mix cowboy imagery with urban slang. The chorus is catchy and easy to sing along with, and the verses paint a vivid picture of the cowboy and his surroundings. Overall, "Cow Cow Boogie" is a fun and lighthearted song that showcases the versatility of American music.
Line by Line Meaning
Out on the plains down near Santa fe
On the grasslands not far from Santa Fe
I met a cowboy ridin' the range one day
I encountered a wrangler as he rode his horse through the area
And as he jogged along I heard him singing
As he moseyed past me, I caught him humming
A most peculiar cowboy song
A pretty strange cowboy tune
It was a ditty, he learned in the city
It was a jingle he picked up in town
Comma ti yi yi yeah
Comma ti yi yi yeah
Comma ti yippity yi yeah
Comma ti yippity yi yeah
Get along, get hip little doggies
Move on, and shape up, small bovines
Get along, better be on your way
Get cracking, you better leave
And he trucked them on down the old fairway
And he herded them down the customary route
Singin' his cow cow boogie in the strangest way
He crooned his novel cow cow boogie
He's just too much
He's excessively and incredibly remarkable
He's got a knocked out western accent with a Harlem touch
He speaks like a gunslinger, with a hint of Harlem slang
He was raised on local weed
He grew up tending to indigenous plants
He's what you call a swing half breed
He's got mixed origins and a fondness for swing music
Get along little doggie, better be on your way, your way,
Hurry along small cow, you need to leave, immediately, immediately,
Yip yip singing his cowboy song
Yip yip chanting his western ditty
Yip yip as he was joggling along
Yip yip while he maintained a leisurely pace
Yip yip he sings with a harlem touch
Yip yip he vocalizes with a hint of Harlem
Yip yip that guy is just too much
Yip yip that gentleman is significantly outstanding
Singing his cow cow boogie in the strangest way
Performing his unusual cow cow boogie
Comma ti yi yi yi yi yi yeah.
Comma ti yi yi yi yi yi yeah.
Lyrics © THE HUB MUSIC COMPANY , Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENNY CARTER, DON RAYE, GENE DE PAUL
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